Chandra Mohan Patowary, a senior BJP leader and prominent Assam politician, has shifted to the Tihu constituency for the 2026 Assembly elections after the abolition of his traditional Dharmapur seat.
A six-time MLA from Dharmapur, Patowary has established a strong political base in the region. He currently serves as Minister for Environment and Forests, Act East Policy Affairs, and Welfare of Minorities in the Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet.
With a background in law and a postgraduate degree from Gauhati University, Patowary has handled several key portfolios in the state cabinet. He has declared assets worth ₹3.69 crore and liabilities of ₹1.30 crore in his election affidavit.
Patowary is married to Rita Chowdhury, a noted Assamese poet and novelist, Sahitya Akademi Award recipient, and former Director of the National Book Trust, India.
His campaign in Tihu focuses on development priorities such as industrial growth and minority welfare, while also emphasizing Assam's potential as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
